I’ve been a large-boned girl from day one! Always wide shoulders, usually the tallest girl in the class and the heaviest. I learned early on not to discuss my weight with my friends, but I was always able to wear my weight well. Most people didn't realize how much I
It comes as no surprise that the concept of a connection between mood and food has been making headlines over the past few years. Fortunately, this is an idea I painstakingly figured out in my teenage years when I started experiencing sugar lows, headaches, insomnia, and caffeine withdrawal. Back then
Come Walk the Runway at Bariatric Connect 2024! Get ready for the Catwalk! Fashion Show Model sign-ups for the Bariatric Connect 2024 Conference in Newport Beach, CA, on September 20th & 21st, are now open! We can't wait to see everyone come together for an incredible celebration. One of the
Bariatric Surgery is a highly effective tool that has helped many people achieve significant and lasting weight loss. While the specific goal of this surgical procedure is to help people lose weight, weight loss, by itself, is not the primary motivation for most people. Being thin is certainly not a
The Bariatric Connect 2024 Fireside Chat is dedicated to exploring the essential topic of Comprehensive Weight Management — Mind, Body, & Medicine. Facilitated by Psychologist Dr. Steven Reyes, this session features a distinguished panel of experts and thought leaders who will share their wisdom and experiences in an in-depth discussion
We are absolutely thrilled to announce Dr. Steven Reyes as the 2024 Bariatric Connect Conference emcee! Dr. Steven Reyes, affectionately known as Dr. Steve by his patients, is a nationally recognized psychologist who has specialized in Bariatric Psychology since 2005. Dr. Steve's dedication to the field of bariatric psychology and
Sugar Shocks: How many teaspoons of sugar do you think the average soda contains? Try 8-12 teaspoons per soda! Shocking isn’t it? Just for the heck of it, go get your sugar bowl or the container of sugar you use for cooking and a teaspoon. Measure out 8-12 teaspoons. Can
The Bariatric Connect scholarship tickets are sponsored by Premier Protein®️ and Total Lipedema Care. Thanks to our sponsors, we are pleased to offer 20 scholarship tickets for the 2024 Bariatric Connect National Conference in Newport Beach, CA, on September 20th and 21st. The scholarship ticket application is open to those in need of education
Meal planning can feel incredibly overwhelming to so many people. For most, the thought of planning a week's worth of meals is just another daunting chore on the to-do list. As both a bariatric registered dietitian and a bariatric patient myself, I can understand why meal planning can be so
Introducing a new column, Body and Mind Matters, by Life & Wellness Coach, Jenna Nocera As ObesityHelp continues to educate and empower individuals affected by obesity, this monthly column from life and wellness coach, Jenna Nocera of Formula For Excellence, shares information about everyday body and mind matters. Drawing on
